South Korea’s Yoon calls court biased after life sentence for rebellion: ‘fight not over’
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Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol rejected his life sentence for rebellion, handed down by a Seoul court on Thursday. In a statement released Friday, Yoon claimed his declaration of martial law in December 2024 was for the benefit of the nation and accused the Seoul Central District Court of bias. Yoon was removed from office following a political crisis stemming from his attempt to seize power, leading to eight criminal cases against him. Judge Jee Kui-youn cited Yoon's lack of remorse for the social costs of his actions and his repeated refusal to appear in court as factors in the sentencing. Yoon has consistently denied the charges, barricading himself in the presidential residence, obstructing investigators, and skipping court dates.
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